Physical Therapist

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

8d•$50 - $76

About The Position

Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet specific established goals. Provides prescribed physical therapy treatment to facilitate the rehabilitation of mentally or physically handicapped patients. Assists in evaluating patient progress and recommends discharge planning. Conducts and assists with patient activities and maintains appropriate records. The Physical Therapist serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role requires a California Physical Therapy Board license and American Heart Association BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy is required if hired after July 1, 2026; a master’s degree or doctorate in PT is preferred. This full-time position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a day shift, with 10-hour employee shifts. It is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The salary range is $49.84–$75.71.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy if hired after July 1, 2026.
California Physical Therapy Board licensure.
American Heart Association BLS certification.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
Basic physical therapy skills.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Physical therapy or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; address compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Perform evaluations and established treatment plans based on age-specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs, while complying with hospital licensing and accreditation standards and the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Provide effective therapy treatments.
Delegate patient treatment procedures and modalities consistently and appropriately.
Provide safe and comprehensive discharge planning.
Meet department productivity standards.
Complete thorough, timely, legible, and consistent patient care documentation.
Use available resources to support patient flow, such as printing forms and scheduling patients.
Provide effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
Participate in special department programs.
Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
Communicate positively, appropriately, and promptly with patients, coworkers, supervisors, other departments, physicians, and others.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.